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<strong>25th February 2024, Nairobi: </strong> With an astounding 16 Festival Selections, 13 Nominations and 7 Awards, within just 4 Months from its Premiere, ACT OF LOVE has also won the Nile Grand Prize for Best Short Film, at the 13th Luxor African Film Festival in Egypt! And is only the 2nd Short Film from Kenya to win an Award there, after TITHES & OFFERINGS in 2019; and the 6th Film overall from Kenya.

This comes just 2 Weeks after winning Best Short Film and Best Scriptwriter at the inaugural Mombasa International Film Festival.

And to Celebrate, the Cast & Crew shall be joining the 2nd #WeWatchKenyan Watch Party by MyMovies.Africa™, on Friday 29th March 2024 (6.00pm-10.00pm), at OUT Reality in The Mall (Basement), Westlands.

On-hand in Egypt to receive the Award was the Director – Eric Mwangi, who said: “Winning at Luxor has been incredibly affirming as a Creative. Even though the Film was screened with Arabic subtitles, its power was unchanged. It's a blessing to see people who don’t speak your language, resonate with the same measure as my people in Kenya. I believe that's a testament to the universality of our Film.”

Inspired by the Writer – Shelly Gitonga’s true story, ACT OF LOVE (16+) is a moving Short Film, set in Nairobi, about Juliana (Mwixx Mutinda) - a young Mother, who holds on to sanity by a thread, as her world is turned upside down in search of a livelihood.

“ACT OF LOVE is a Film that makes society acknowledge the ugly side of Motherhood”, says Ms. Shelly Gitonga – the now Award-winning Scriptwriter. “Statistics show that Post-Partum Depression (PPD) affects 10-20% of Women globally; but in Africa, the situation is worse, with 10-32% of Women suffering from PPD.”

ACT OF LOVE also won Best Short Film at the 9th MASHARIKI African Film Festival in Kigali – Rwanda, during November 2023; following Runner-up for Best Kenyan Short at the Under Our Skin International Film Festival for Human Rights in Kenya in Nairobi, during November 2023; following-on from winning the People’s Choice Award at the inaugural Sauti Zetu Film Festival in Dar-es-Salaam – Tanzania, during October 2023.

And on International Women’s Day, three Cast & Crew from the Film are Nominated for 5th Women In Film Awards (WIFA), in Nairobi; namely: Shirleen Wangari (Best Newcomer Producer in Film), Mwixx Mutinda (Best Actress in Film) and Vivian Njeri (Best Costume Designer).

“In Kenya, the prevalence of this Maternal Mental Health challenge is reported as 11-13%, affecting the well-being of Mothers, Newborns, Families and Communities”, says Ms. Shirleen Wangari, the now Award-winning Producer, at Blackwell Films. “The condition can impair a Mother’s ability to care for her Child and, in extreme cases, can lead to post-partum Psychosis, Suicide and/or Infanticide.”

To-date ACT OF LOVE, has also been Selected for the prestigious 2023 Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) in Tanzania, 2023 Swahili International Film Festival & Awards in Kenya, 2023 Fragments Festival in the United Kingdom, 2023 Kugoma Film Forum in Mozambique, 2023 Fankeenna Film Festival in Somaliland, 2023 Hollywood African Cinema Connection (HACC) Film Festival in America, 2023 Global Film Exhibition in America, 2023 Botswana International Film Festival, 2023 Mombasa International Film Festival in Kenya, Kenya Film Commission’s Reel County Film Festival 2024 and 2024 Kitale Film Week pin Kenya!

“We are so Proud of the Cast & Crew of this beautiful Film”, says Ms. Trushna Buddhdev-Patel, Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Content Director of YAKWETU™ - the Distributor. “As well as having ACT OF LOVE worldwide on our own MyMovies.Africa™”, the Film is also now Available for Licensing to other Video On Demand (VOD) services, Television and Non-Theatrical opportunities like Airlines, so that as many Africans and Diasporans as possible, can watch this important Title.”

“We have begun special Screenings to underserved Communities of Women and Healthcare Workers around the Kenya and Africa, to raise further Awareness and spark Conversations for supportive Action on Post-Partum Depression, Maternal Health and Mental Health”, says Ms. Chloe Genga, Impact Producer at LightBox Africa. “And we’re open to Collaborating with any Partners who share our Vision”.

ACT OF LOVE was Produced by Blackwell Films, in conjunction with Ripple Productions, through Funding by Some Fine Day Pix, GIZ, Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation & Development of Germany and DocuBox East Africa Fund; with Support Naomi Mburuh Films, Film Studios and Jenga Leo.

Notes to Editors:

01). ACT OF LOVE

After losing her job at a restaurant, Juliana downsizes to a one-roomed house in an informal neighbourhood.
Her luck turns when she is shortlisted for an interview, by a top accounting firm! However, before she can leave her house, the landlord - Mr. Mutisya (Dennis Musyoka), gives her a final notice to pay her rent arrears the same morning. Then, her neighbour - Mama Mukami (Veronica Gatuguta) - who had promised to watch her 2-month-old baby, has a campaign engagement for a local politician. Sister Magdalene (Julisa Rowe), despite being sympathetic to Juliana, cannot allow her to leave the baby at the church, due to a ‘pandemic’ of mothers abandoning their children in the compound. Undeterred, Juliana beats the clock and makes it for the interview - her upset baby in her arms. A sequence of events, triggered by her baby's cries, makes Juliana lose her promising interview. Broken, frustrated, and holding onto sanity by a thread, she questions her love for her baby.

More: https://app.mymovies.africa/view/f23879c9f04ad9b0
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27393708/

The making of ACT OF LOVE:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ETIMPIziILNuBK8P1T4zNUMdYlHu5at9

Behind the Scenes photos:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1sLHVJPZOOx891A3YvMTr31lotejc0hWi?usp=sharing

02). Luxor African Film Festival

Now in its 13th year, the Luxor African Film Festival (LAFF) is one of Not-For-Profit - Independent Shabab Foundation’s projects. It was the Writer - Sayed Fouad’s, and Director - Azza Elhosseiny's idea, as the African films are almost not screened in Egypt. Furthermore, Luxor hardly has any cultural or artistic events, so was therefore selected to decentralise cultural or artistic events always organised in Cairo and Alexandria. More: http://www.luxorafricanfilmfestival.com/

03). Women In Film Awards (WIFA)

Now in its 5th year, the Women in Film Awards (WIFA) aims at bringing women filmmakers in Kenya together and providing a space where diversity of women voices, stories and creativity is equally recognised and celebrated. More: https://beyondthefilm.org/wifawardskenya/

04). MyMovies.Africa™, by YAKWETU™ Online Limited

Exclusive Distributor, and Non-Exclusive Retailer, of ACT OF LOVE, YAKWETU™ - meaning both "Of Us" and "For Us" in Kiswahili (the most popular African language), is an Online Home Entertainment & Edutainment System - of Africa, for Africa.

Using their proprietory Kenyan-made Applications, 2023 WIPO Global Award-winning YAKWETU™ is an online Retailer and Distributor of Digital Content, from Africa, to Africa and for Africa - through a Range of thoughtfully Curated branded Services, that supply Consumers with securely Encrypted original Titles, that fairly Pays the Creators, unlike Pirated alternatives.

Released on 26th September 2019, their Poof-of-Concept is MyMovies.Africa™, as a Mobile-first Digital Cinema Extension, offering securely Encrypted original Movies from Africa (i.e. New Releases, Classics, Features, Shorts, Animations, Documentaries, etc) on Smart Devices, including Phones, Tablets, Laptops and Smart TVs, across Africa and to her Diaspora in 195 Countries.

Its core Products are a Premium Video On Demand – PVOD (#RentFor2Days) for New Releases, Transactional Video On Demand – TVOD (#RentFor7Days), Electronic Sell Through – EST (#OwnForLife) purchase and Watch Parties via ZOOM, all Accessed here: https://app.mymovies.africa. More: https://www.yakwetu.africa


05). LightBox Africa

LBx Africa offers Impact Production services, for both in-house and external Projects, on a consultancy basis. As one of the few Companies in the Region, that combines Social Impact strategy and Filmmaking, we aim to create customized experiences for each Project we undertake. We recognise that Film Distribution is not limited to Theatrical Screenings and Streaming Platforms, but can also be used as a powerful Tool to drive sustainable Change in Communities. More: https://lbxafrica.com

06). Blackwell Films

Producer of ACT OF LOVE, Blackwell Films is a production company based in Nairobi – Kenya, run by Shirleen Wangari - an Actress Writer and Producer. They provide Filmmaking services and are a licensed Film Agent.
Blackwell also acquires Film Licenses, Immigration special Passes and clears Gear for foreign Productions. More: http://www.blackwellfilms.com/

07). SOME FINE DAY Pix

Executive Producer of ACT OF LOVE, the SOME FINE DAY Pix programme is a continuation of the ONE FINE DAY FILMS Workshop series, which was founded by ONE FINE DAY FILMS, Ginger Ink Films Africa and DW Akademie in Nairobi, Kenya. SOME FINE DAY Pix provides digital state-of-the-art training opportunities for African filmmakers. More: https://www.somefinedaypix.org/

08). Ripple Productions

Director of ACT OF LOVE, Eric M. Mwangi – a Cinematographer and Director with Filmmaking experience in the Eastern and Southern African region, is also Founder of Ripple Productions. An alumnus of the American Film Showcase documentary residency, at the University of Southern California., his goal is to bring an African perspective to the global pool of life-changing stories, thereby, contributing to the expansion of the African Cinema language. Passionate about Filmmaking, Eric has worked with different Producers to execute Projects across multiple locations, meeting different needs with the overall goal of storytelling, achieved through efficiency and creative professionalism.

Mwangi's projects range from Documentaries, TV Commercials and Brand Films to Short Films, working through production houses such as Zero Point Zero Productions [America], Zeleman Productions [Ethiopia], YCF Productions [Zambia], DocuBox [Kenya], One Fine Day Films [Kenya] and Some Fine Day Pix [Kenya], amongst others.

Some of his career highlights include Cinematography for the National Geographic Explorer Series on the ongoing Rhino Resurrection episode with Ami Vitale, and Documentary Filmmaker - Taylor Rees Freesolo; Cinematography for the acclaimed Zambian TV drama ‘UBUNTU’ - which is a first from that country on Showmax; working on a Netflix sizzle reel by Academy Award-winning Director - Rodger Ross William; and Emmy Award-winning Documentary TV Show by Anthony Bourdain – ‘Parts Unknown’, amongst others.

More: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-mwangi-24ab734a/

09). DocuBox East Africa Fund

Supporter of ACT OF LOVE, DocuBox exists to enable talented, driven, focused and accountable East African artists to produce unique films that unearth new realities and cross trans-national boundaries. Through training, development and production grants and screenings for people who love documentary films, they promote East African filmmakers and share their unique stories with the world through creative documentary. More: https://mydocubox.org/


ACT OF LOVE wins at the prestigious 13th Luxor African Film Festival,and has 3 Nominations for the 5th Women In Film Awards (WIFA) being held on 08th March 2024


NAIROBI, 27th June 2024: Due to the unacceptable Loss of Lives and mass Hospitalisations over the last 2 Weeks, the Staff, Directors & Filmmakers of MyMovies.Africa™ don't feel it's Appropriate to hold our Watch Party this Saturday 29th June 2024, as planned.

Instead, we are in Mourning and Calling for Justice for all Victims, via the International Criminal Court, where Incidents can be Reported, here: https://otplink.icc-cpi.int/

INFLUENCED and TEKA shall now be Screened & Discussed at #WeWatchKenyan with
MyMovies.Africa™, on Saturday 28th September 2024 (06.00pm-10.00pm), at OUT Reality, The Mall (basement), Westlands – Nairobi.

Tickets are already on Sale (only 80 Seats), here: https://app.mymovies.africa/playback/d9f374f2fd5667af

We shall contact Customers with Tickets for June, to Transfer them to September.

Created by YAKWETU™, #WeWatchKenyan with MyMovies.Africa™ is a monthly Watch Party aimed at Promoting local Film and Content, as well as building a Community of Kenyan Creatives who actually watch Kenyan Content!

The two Short Films, now Rescheduled to September 2024, are:
INFLUENCED: Dive into the Glamorous, yet Fragile, world of Ben (George Waweru) and Kay (Ciku Waithaka) - a popular Influencer Couple. Watch as their Picture-perfect Life begins to Crumble during a pivotal Shoot, exposing the raw Emotions behind their curated Image.

TEKA: Feel the intensity of Amani's (Nick Olwah) journey, burdened by Debt and desperate enough to Kidnap a Social Media Influencer - Hope (Amina Hussein). Their encounter is a gripping Tale of Vulnerability and unexpected Connection, that will leave you Breathless!

Tickets include:
✓ Screening of INFLUENCED and TEKA.
✓ An engaging post-screening Question & Answer, with the talented Cast and Crew, hosted by Nkatha of TALK FILM TO ME Podcast.
✓ Networking with the Cast & Crew, as well as other Professionals and Students from the Kenya Creative Industry.
✓ A FREE 7-day Rental of INFLUENCED and TEKA, exclusively on MyMovies.Africa™ to Rewatch with Family & Friends at Home!

Plus, you can conveniently Pre-order your favourite Milya’s Flavoured Popcorn and Kenyan Originals Cider or Iced Tea while getting your Tickets on MyMovies.Africa™!

Notes to Editors:

1). About #WeWatchKenyan by MyMovies.Africa™, from YAKWETU™ Online Limited

Created by YAKWETU™, #WeWatchKenyan with MyMovies.Africa™ is a monthly Watch Party aimed at Promoting local Film and Content, as well as building a Community of Kenyan Creatives who actually watch Kenyan Content!

Launched in July 2022, the #WeWatchKenyan Screened & Discussed two Films from Students of Kenyatta University – ‘Why U Hate’ in July and ‘Broken Mirror’ in September, as well as Celebrated the 10th Anniversary of Nairobi Half Life in August. On Mashujaa Day Eve in October, the courageous and Internationally-acclaimed ‘Bangarang‘ was Screened & Discussed; followed by ‘Medicine Man’ in November and the Kalasha Award-winning ‘Christmas Love’ in December.

Meaning both "Of Us" and "For Us" in Kiswahili (the most popular African language), YAKWETU™ is an Online Home Entertainment & Edutainment System - of Africa, for Africa.

Using their proprietary Kenyan-made Applications, 2023 WIPO Global Award-winning YAKWETU™ is an online Retailer of Digital Content, from Africa, to Africa and for Africa - through a Range of thoughtfully Curated branded Services, that supply Consumers with securely Encrypted original Titles, that fairly Pays the Creators, unlike Pirated alternatives.

Released on 26th September 2019, our Proof-of-Concept is MyMovies.Africa™, as a Mobile-first Digital Cinema Extension, offering securely Encrypted original Movies from Africa (i.e. New Releases, Classics, Features, Shorts, Animations, Documentaries, etc) on Smart Devices, including Phones, Tablets, Laptops and Smart TVs, across Africa and to her Diaspora in 195 Countries.

Its core Products are a Premium Video On Demand – PVOD (#RentFor2Days) for New Releases, Transactional Video On Demand – TVOD (#RentFor7Days), Electronic Sell Through – EST (#OwnForLife) purchase and Watch Parties, all Accessed here: https://app.mymovies.africa

More: https://www.yakwetu.africa

2). About INFLUENCED (2023)

A popular Influencer couple - Ben (George Waweru) and Kay (Ciku Waithaka), confront a pivotal Shoot that reveals Cracks in their Relationship. As the Camera captures their Struggle, their Perfect image Shatters.

More: https://app.mymovies.africa/playback/ffa03371de6e64e2?title=INFLUENCED

3). About TEKA (2023)

Amani (Nick Olwah), drowning in debt to a ruthless Loan Shark, makes a drastic decision to kidnap Hope (Amina Hussein) - a social media Influencer hiding her own painful struggles behind a facade of luxury. What follows is a heart-wrenching journey where both strangers open up about their traumas,
finding unexpected solace and connection in eachother's stories.

More: https://app.mymovies.africa/playback/5f87ce41fb468ed1?title=TEKA

4). About OUT Reality by BlackRhinoVR

OUT Reality is an eXtended Reality (XR) Lab and Exhibition space exploring the synergies between Art and Technology. Conceived with a vision to democratise access to XR infrastructure, OUT Reality is divided into two facets:

a). The Space: the OUT Reality Space is a platform for Artists and contemporary art Audiences to access Technology and Exhibit new media & digital artworks, through curated Programmes of Exhibitions, Talks, Performances, Residencies and Events.

b). The Lab: the OUT Reality Lab is for Artistic Exploration at the Intersection of Art & Technology, blending eXtended Reality (XR) Technologies with visual Artforms. The Lab aims at providing an experimental Space that promotes interdisciplinary Collaboration between Artists and Developers to
create Immersive Digital Experiences.

OUT Reality is a Property of BlackRhino VR - an award-winning Kenyan based eXtended Reality (XR) Tech Business, based in Nairobi - Kenya. Founded in 2015, we see ourselves as agents of change in accelerating the adoption of Immersive Technologies in Africa, by empowering the youth to be the XR
innovators and inventors of the future.

As creative Technologists, we leverage XR knowledge to expand opportunities for significant socio-economic and cultural growth among the youth, that will help create jobs, reduce poverty and contribute to overcoming our continent’s development challenges.

More: https://www.blackrhinovr.com/


Postponement of June 2024 edition of #WeWatchKenyan with MyMovies.Africa™


<strong> NAIROBI, 23rd April 2024: </strong> ‘Thief’ - an electrifying thriller, directed by Andrew Odera and Kiwo Maole, premiered to a critical acclaim on Saturday 13th April, at Century Cinemax in Two Rivers Mall, inclusive of a conversation with the star-studded Cast & Crew.

For those who missed the Premiere, they have another chance to meet and engage the Cast & Crew, via a Screening of ‘Thief’ at the April 2024 edition of #WeWatchKenyan with MyMovies.Africa™ at OUT Reality, The Mall (basement) in Westlands – Nairobi, this Saturday 27th April, from 6.00pm, for a 7.00pm Screening and 7.30pm-9.00pm Question & Answer with the Cast & Crew.

Set in Nairobi, ‘Thief’ follows the compelling journey of Oliver (Lucarelli Onyango) - a reformed ex-thief faced with the impossible task of saving his critically ill son. When an unexpected opportunity arises to secure his son's future, via a wealthy benefactor - Edward (Neville Misati), through a daring heist of Donna's (Helen Keli) fortune, Oliver finds himself torn between desperation and morality.

After the Screening, Film Critic and Host of the Talk Film To Me podcast – Nkatha, shall Moderate a Panel Discussion with the Cast and Crew, including Andrew Odera (Writer, Director & Editor), Kiwo Maole (Lighting & Director), Lucarelli Onyango (Lead Actor), Neville Misati (Supporting Actor), Helen Keli (Lead Actress) and Julie Brenda (Supporting Actress).

"We are thrilled to bring 'Thief' to audiences worldwide," says Directors - Andrew Odera and Kiwo Maole. "It's a story that resonates with the universal themes of love, sacrifice and the pursuit of redemption. We believe that audiences will relate to these characters in one way or another, finding themselves drawn into their journey and discovering moments of inspiration in their resilience."

“#WeWatchKenyan isn’t just an Event, it’s a Movement promoting local Film and Content, as well as building a Community of Kenyan Creatives who actually watch Kenyan Content!”, says Ms. Trushna Buddhdev-Patel – Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Content Director at YAKWETU™. “Our new Partnership with OUT Reality, owned by BlackRhino VR, shall empower #WeWatchKenyan Watch Parties every Month, from February til December 2024, for Customers of MyMovies.Africa™ to personally Interact with the Cast & Crew of some amazing local Films, like ‘Thief’.”

“BlackRhino VR is committed to empowering young Content Creators, from Kenya & Africa, to become the next Extended Reality (XR) innovators & inventors of the future”, says Ms. Shamina Rajab, its Managing Director. “As such, we are also Aligned to the Vision of YAKWETU™, so we’re proudly Sponsoring #WeWatchKenyan with our Venue. Also, to celebrate International Women’s Month, from 6pm-7pm, BlackRhino VR shall also be Showcasing some immersive 360 Films.”

Tickets (only 80 Seats) are fast Selling-out for the third #WeWatchKenyan by MyMovies.Africa™ of 2024, featuring ‘Thief’, at OUT Reality, The Mall (basement) in Westlands, this Saturday 27th April (6.00pm, for a 7.00pm Screening and 7.30pm-9.00pm Q&A).

Get your Tickets, from just KES 349; and Discounts are Available for Duos, Trios, Squads & Groups, here: https://app.mymovies.africa/view/819322b3f76d2fcf

Tickets include:

✓ Screening of ‘Thief’.

✓ An engaging post-screening Question & Answer, with the talented Cast and Crew.

✓ A FREE 7-day Rental of ‘Thief’, exclusively on MyMovies.Africa™ to Rewatch with Family & Friends at Home!

<h4> Notes to Editors: </h4>

<h4> 1). About ‘Thief’ (2024) </h4>

In a desperate bid to save his critically ill son, reformed ex-thief -Oliver (Lucarelli Onyango), teams-up with wealthy benefactor - Edward (Neville Misati), for a daring Heist targeted at Donna's (Helen Keli) fortune.

More, here: https://app.mymovies.africa/playback/819322b3f76d2fcf

Photos and Interviews from there Premiere, courtesy of Sanaa Post, here:

• https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1gjKcSAMVFl_bZTgQ91zLEqsPF-HSyxkN

• https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1AN9r9PLRz9kp11UTeOfuQiqKEiUNFjpQ

• https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1clL9rZ-BR_74x93tyHNke-6Br4wBFhVB

<h4> 2). About Miyale Studios </h4>

Owned & operated by Writer, Director & Editor - Andrew Odera, Miyale Studios is a Storytelling company whose main goal is to drive the message home.

More: https://www.linkedin.com/company/miyale-studios/

<h4> 3). About Kiwo Films </h4>

Owned & operated by Gaffer & Director– Kiwo Maole, Kiwo Films’ mission is to create superior imagery.
A team of young people, with a great passion to tell Stories, they have trained in Media Communication and Film, to collaborate with different companies to accomplish great works of Art. They specialise in Documentaries, Company Profiles, Films, Television Commercials, Line Production, Web Content and Photography.

More: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiwo-films-24ab0769/

<h4> 4). About #WeWatchKenyan by MyMovies.Africa™, from YAKWETU™ Online Limited </h4> 

Launched in July 2022, the #WeWatchKenyan Screened & Discussed two Films from Students of Kenyatta University – ‘Why U Hate’ in July and ‘Broken Mirror’ in September, as well as Celebrated the 10th Anniversary of Nairobi Half Life in August. On Mashujaa Day Eve in October, the courageous and Internationally-acclaimed ‘Bangarang‘ was Screened & Discussed; followed by ‘Medicine Man’ in November and the Kalasha Award-winning ‘Christmas Love’ in December.

#WeWatchKenyan is a Property of YAKWETU™ - a 2023 WIPO Global Award-winning Kenyan Entertainment Technology Company that is both a Retailer and Distributor of Digital Content, from Africa, to Africa and for Africa - through a Range of thoughtfully Curated branded Services, that supply Consumers with securely Encrypted original Titles, that fairly Pays the Creators, unlike Pirated alternatives.

YAKWETU™ - meaning both "Of Us" and "For Us" in Kiswahili (the most popular African language), is an Online Home Entertainment & Edutainment System - of Africa, for Africa.

Released on 26th September 2019, our Poof-of-Concept is MyMovies.Africa™, as a Mobile-first Digital Cinema Extension, offering securely Encrypted original Movies from Africa (i.e. New Releases, Classics, Features, Shorts, Animations, Documentaries, etc) on Smart Devices, including Phones, Tablets, Laptops and Smart TVs, across Africa and to her Diaspora in 195 Countries.

Its core Products are a Premium Video On Demand – PVOD (#RentFor2Days) for New Releases, Transactional Video On Demand – TVOD (#RentFor7Days), Electronic Sell Through – EST (#OwnForLife) purchase and Watch Parties via ZOOM, all Accessed here: https://app.mymovies.africa.

More: https://www.yakwetu.africa

<h4> 5). OUT Reality by BlackRhinoVR </h4>

OUT Reality is an eXtended Reality (XR) Lab and Exhibition space exploring the synergies between Art and Technology. Conceived with a vision to democratise access to XR infrastructure, OUT Reality is divided into two facets:

a). The Space: the OUT Reality Space is a platform for Artists and contemporary art Audiences to access

Technology and Exhibit new media & digital artworks, through curated Programmes of Exhibitions, Talks, Performances, Residencies and Events.

b). The Lab: the OUT Reality Lab is for Artistic Exploration at the Intersection of Art & Technology, blending eXtended Reality (XR) Technologies with visual Artforms. The Lab aims at providing an experimental Space that promotes interdisciplinary Collaboration between Artists and Developers to create Immersive Digital Experiences.

OUT Reality is a Property of BlackRhino VR - an award-winning Kenyan based eXtended Reality (XR) Tech Business, based in Nairobi - Kenya. Founded in 2015, we see ourselves as agents of change in accelerating the adoption of Immersive Technologies in Africa, by empowering the youth to be the XR innovators and inventors of the future.

As creative Technologists, we leverage XR knowledge to expand opportunities for significant socio-economic and cultural growth among the youth, that will help create jobs, reduce poverty and contribute to overcoming our continent’s development challenges.

More: https://www.blackrhinovr.com/

The Saturday 27th April 2024’s edition of #WeWatchKenyan with MyMovies.Africa™, features the Cast & Crew of Kenya’s newest Crime Thriller: “Thief”!

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ACT OF LOVE wins at the prestigious 13th Luxor African Film Festival,and has 3 Nominations for the 5th Women In Film Awards (WIFA) being held on 08th March 2024

Postponement of June 2024 edition of #WeWatchKenyan with MyMovies.Africa™

The Saturday 27th April 2024’s edition of #WeWatchKenyan with MyMovies.Africa™, features the Cast & Crew of Kenya’s newest Crime Thriller: “Thief”!